Police Officer Joseph Johnson Was Shot To Death in line of Duty, Suspect Rene Castro Arrested

Nyssa Police Officer Joseph Johnson who was killed in the line of duty last night.

Our hearts are with his friends, family, and all of the officers serving the Nyssa community.

We stand with you and are sending you strength through this difficult time.

UPDATE: SUSPECT IN SHOOTING
Police are seeking Rene Castro, 36, in connection with the fatal shooting on Saturday, April 15, of Joseph Johnson, a reserve police officer with the Nyssa Police Department.
Anyone with information on Castro’s location should call Malheur County Dispatch immediately at 541-473-5125.

Tresure Valley Crime & Community has issued a press release concerning the incident;

Press Release on behalf of Malheur County District Attorney: On-Duty Officer Killed- Malheur County

MALHEUR COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
251 B Street West #6
Vale, Oregon 97918
[541] 473-5127

Press Release: April 16, 2023

To: Local and State Media Outlets
Re: On-duty Officer Killed

On April 15, 2023, at approximately 8:20pm, Nyssa Police Department Reserve Officer Joseph Johnson (43) was dispatched to a call of concern regarding a violent individual damaging property and threatening others near a residence in Nyssa. In the process of responding, Officer Johnson learned the suspect (Rene Castro) had fled in a vehicle and began a pursuit through the city. When it appeared, the vehicle was stopping at the residence at the corner of Locust and 3rd Street N., Officer Johnson pulled off the road as well. Immediately upon making the stop, an armed subject (believed to be Castro) began shooting at Officer Johnson. There was no time to return fire before Officer Johnson was fatally hit. Castro fled the scene immediately. EMTs were on scene in record time, with the Malheur County Sheriff’s department right behind, but Officer Johnson was already deceased. An Oregon State Trooper arrived soon after and assisted the Sheriff’s Deputy in setting up a perimeter and questioning possible witnesses. The Oregon State Police are heading the investigation, with help from the Malheur County Sheriff, Ontario Police, and pretty much every police agency from various departments in Idaho all the way to La Grande, including Federal authorities.

All available authorities continue to search for Rene Castro (36) of Nyssa. If anyone has any information about his possible location, please call Malheur County Dispatch at 541-473-5125.

The appreciation, love, and concern of all citizens of Malheur County go out to the family of Officer Johnson. The Fallen Badge Foundation is accepting donations on behalf of the family.

I plan to release another update by 8pm mountain time.

Credit- David M. Goldthorpe, Malheur County District Attorney and Oregon State Police

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